Lawyers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $99,490 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.83
10th percentile $59,930
90th percentile $175,700
Employed locally 510
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,930
    25th
    $70,150
    50th (median)
    $99,490
    75th
    $109,080
    90th
    $175,700

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 140% Median Lawyers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $107,480
    Helena, MT $103,060
    Billings, MT $100,750
    Bozeman, MT $99,990
    Sumter, SC $96,820
    Great Falls, MT $93,920

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$50,610
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$57,740
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$52,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Missoula, MT is $47.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.66 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Missoula, MT is 34.2% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Missoula?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $59,930 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,150.